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Auglaize County () is a county in Northwestern Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,442. Its county seat is
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. Auglaize County comprises the Wapakoneta Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Lima- Van Wert- Celina Combined Statistical Area.


Etymology

The county is named for the Auglaize River. Some sources say it is a corruption of the
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description of the clay (''glaise'') water (''eau''); others say it comes from a Native American word for fallen timbers. Another remote possibility is that it derives from the French ''glace'' ''aux glaces''? meaning "mirror" or "ice" at the ices'? There is something to be said for the unattested ''eau glaise'' ("clay water"), like the attested ''terre glaise'' ("clay soil"), but Ramsey and Stewart agree that Auglaize (and variants, implying "*''aux glaises''") is American French for "at the lick(s)", literally "at the clays", where wild beasts came to lick salt and minerals from the soil, filling the lacuna in standard French for a salt lick. The spelling "glaize" is archaic (as in Cotgrave's ''French-English dictionary'' of 1611). In addition, in Arkansas there is a creek and mountain Glazypeau, from French ''glaise à Paul'' ("Paul's lick"). The assumed indigenous American (Algonquian) "fallen timbers" or "overgrown with brush" has no support without any attested etymons supplied and would not match phonetically in the case of Shawnee.


Geography

According to the
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, the county has an area of , of which is land and (0.1%) is water. It is Ohio's second-smallest county by area. The county is crossed by the Auglaize River and the
Miami and Erie Canal The Miami and Erie Canal was a canal that ran from Cincinnati to Toledo, Ohio, creating a water route between the Ohio River and Lake Erie. Construction on the canal began in 1825 and was completed in 1845 at a cost to the state government of $ ...
. The headwaters of the Saint Marys River, the Great Miami River and the Scioto River as well as parts of
Grand Lake St. Marys Grand Lake St. Marys State Park is a public recreation area located on Grand Lake in Mercer and Auglaize counties, Ohio. Grand Lake is the largest inland lake in Ohio in terms of area, but is shallow, with an average depth of only . The stat ...
and
Lake Loramie Lake Loramie State Park is a public recreation area located on the northeast side of Fort Loramie, Ohio. It occupies on Lake Loramie and is operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) ...
are in the county.


Adjacent counties

* Allen County - north * Hardin County - east * Logan County - southeast * Shelby County - south * Mercer County - west *
Van Wert County Van Wert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,931. Its county seat is Van Wert. The county was created in February 12, 1820 and later organized on March 18, 1837. It is named for I ...
- northwest


Demographics


2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 46,611 people, 17,376 households, and 12,771 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 people per square mile (45/km2). There were 18,470 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.12% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.41%
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic or
Latino Latino or Latinos most often refers to: * Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America * Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States * The people or cultures of Latin America; ** Latin A ...
of any race. 59.5% were of
German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...
, 10.9%
American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, pe ...
, 6.9% Irish and 6.3% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.9% spoke English and 1.2% Spanish as their first language. There were 17,376 households, out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were
married couples Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between t ...
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $43,367, and the median income for a family was $50,024. Males had a median income of $37,024 versus $23,809 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,593. About 4.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.


2010 census

As of the
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, there were 45,949 people, 17,972 households, and 12,749 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 19,585 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.8% white, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 53.0% were
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, 12.6% were Irish, 8.9% were
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, and 8.0% were English. Of the 17,972 households, 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.1% were non-families, and 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 40.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $52,018 and the median income for a family was $60,318. Males had a median income of $44,267 versus $30,591 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,290. About 5.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.


Politics

Prior to 1920, Auglaize County consistently voted for Democratic candidates in presidential elections. Since 1920, Democrats have won the county three times in presidential elections, all in years where the party won nationally by a landslide.


Government

Auglaize County is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners.


Courthouse

The county's first courthouse, built in 1851 for $11,499, was in use until 1894, when the current courthouse opened. Occupying an entire city block, the courthouse and its adjacent powerhouse cost $259,481. Some 85 men took 18 months to construct it, starting on July 2, 1893. Built of Berea sandstone with tile floors, the courthouse was highly fire-resistant. The boilers for heating and power generation, a significant cause of fire at the time, were in a separate powerhouse. Steam-driven dynamos produced the electricity that, along with steam for heating and hot water, was fed to the building via an underground conduit. The courthouse marked its centennial in 1994, and remains the seat of the county's courts, along with the much newer West Municipal Court in St. Mary's.Auglaize County
official site.


Economy

Auglaize County's economy is based on manufacturing. Employers with more than 400 employees are
Crown Equipment Corporation A privately held, family-owned U.S. company, Crown Equipment Corporation is the fifth largest manufacturer of powered industrial forklift trucks in the world. Crown had $4.01 billion in worldwide sales revenue for fiscal year 2021. Crown has ap ...
, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, the
Minster Machine Company The Minster Machine Company (Nidec Minster as of 2012) is an American manufacturer of machine presses and other metalworking equipment, and a provider of related services. The company is headquartered in Minster, Ohio. It operates as Nidec Ministe ...
, Setex, Inc, AAP-St. Mary's Corporation (a division of Hitachi Metals), Veyance Technologies, Inc ( Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company), and the Dannon Company.Ohio County Profiles


Communities


Cities

* Saint Marys *
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(county seat)


Villages

* Buckland * Cridersville * Minster (part) * New Bremen *
New Knoxville New Knoxville is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1836. The population was 879 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. History New Knoxville was platted ...
* Waynesfield


Townships

* Clay * Duchouquet *
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* Goshen * Jackson *
Logan Logan may refer to: Places * Mount Logan (disambiguation) Australia * Logan (Queensland electoral district), an electoral district in the Queensland Legislative Assembly * Logan, Victoria, small locality near St. Arnaud * Logan City, local gover ...
* Moulton * Noble * Pusheta * Saint Marys *
Salem Salem may refer to: Places Canada Ontario * Bruce County ** Salem, Arran–Elderslie, Ontario, in the municipality of Arran–Elderslie ** Salem, South Bruce, Ontario, in the municipality of South Bruce * Salem, Dufferin County, Ontario, part ...
* Union * Washington * Wayne https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites


Census-designated places

* New Hampshire * Saint Johns * Uniopolis


Unincorporated communities

* Bulkhead * Egypt * Fryburg * Geyer * Glynwood * Gutman *
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* Kossuth * Lock Two * Moulton * Santa Fe * Slater * Villa Nova


See also

*
National Register of Historic Places listings in Auglaize County, Ohio __NOTOC__ This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Auglaize County, Ohio. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Auglaize County, Ohio, ...


References

*Auglaize County Engineer's Office. ''Official Highway Map 2004''. Wapakoneta, Ohio: The Office, 2004.


External links


Official Auglaize County websiteAuglaize County Historical SocietyAuglaize and Mercer County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
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